Early College High School

Early College High Schools (ECHS) are small schools that target students traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education and allow them to earn both a high school diploma and up to two years of credit toward a college degree.  Paired with a college or university partner, these high schools are places for rigorous teaching and learning designed to help young people progress toward the education and experience they need to succeed in a 21st-century global economy.  Early College High Schools make college an option for all students by creating an accessible, affordable bridge to higher education.

Benefits:

• Removes major barriers to postsecondary access and success by awarding students up to two years of college credit while the student is in high school
• Eases the transition between high school and college
• Challenges the belief systems of both students and teachers about who is capable of doing rigorous work and being successful in college
• Caters to first-generation college bound students often coming from a family of lower socioeconomic status

Learn More:
Early College High School Brochure
The brochure highlights the guiding principles, funding, benefits, and positive effects of the ECHS model on high school students.

ECHS Network
CELL supports a network for schools implementing the ECHS model to provide technical assistance, training and resources.

Meetings & Events

Resources

 

CELL upcoming events

June 10, 2008
New Tech Leadership Meeting

September 11, 2008
Indiana New Tech High School Network Meeting

September 18, 2008
Indiana Early College High School Network Meeting

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